Straw-hat construction



Oct. 22, 1929. 4 P. ROSENBERG ETAL s-TRAW HAT CONSTRUCTION Filed Sept. 19, 1927 6 R/M WEE E C W m vfiA T mad M RT PR mfi I ;WITNESS'ES a Q, flaw/KM Patented Oct. 22, 1929 PATENT. OFFICE PHILIP ROSENBERG AND ALBERT JAEGER, O13 BROOKLYN, YORK STRAW-HAT CONSTRUCTION Application filed September 19, 1927. Serial No. 220,400.

This invention relates to hats and has particular reference to certain improvements in mens straw hats of the type which are constructed of braids known to the trade as flat foot sennet, improved sonnet or split sennet, the exposed edges of the convolutions of which braids present a series of points or pointed projections as distinguished from the type of hats which are constructed of in plain edge braids known in the trade as China splits and China fancies.

At the present time straw hats made of the first-mentioned types of braids having the points or pointed projections depend upon an adhesive for securing said points or projections down upon and in contact with the next adjacent convolution. This adhesive adds considerable weight to the hat in addition to rendering the same extremely stiff, inflexible and uncomfortable. Hence numerous means have been resorted to for obtaining flexibility especially at the head-receiving opening, such as employing a straw of a dilferent character at the juncture of the portions of 2 the crown and brim.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a hat constructed of a straw braid of the type which presents ex posed pointed edges, which contemplates the an employment of a mechanical or non-adhesive means for securing down the points or point ed projections in flat contact with the next adjacent convolution, whereby heavy stiff and inflexible adhesives are eliminated and a hat means for securing down the exposed points or projectionsat the edges of the braid convolutions, which does not detract from the appearance of the hat while materially inof a lighter and more flexible nature is procreasing its flexibility and decreasing its weight.

The invention furthermore contemplates a securing means which may be employed at any desired point, portion or location on the hat where flexibility is desired, such as at the juncture of the brim and crown Where the hat contacts with the head. l

The invention furthermore aims to pr0- vide a hat construction which is simple, economical and eflicient.

lVith the above recited and other objects in view reference is had to the following description and accompanying drawings in which there are exhibited certain examples or embodiments of the invention while the appended claims define the actual scope of the invention. I

In the drawings- Figure l is a side view of a hat constructed in accordance with the invention;

Fig. 2 is a top plan View thereof;

Fig. 3 isan enlarged fragmentary plan View of the brim illustrating the improved means'for securing down exposed edges 01' the braid convolutions;

Fig. 4 is a sectional View taken approximately 011 the/line 44 ofFig. 3; f

Fig. 5 is a fragmentary plan view ofa portion of a hat brim illustrating a slightly modified adaptation of the invention;

Fig. 6 is a sectional view therethrough taken approximately on the line 66 of Fig; 5.

Referring to the drawings by characters of reference, 10 designates the brim and 11 the crown of a hat which is constructed as is customary,of spirally arranged and overlapping convolutions of braid 12of'the type which isprovided at least at. the exposed edges with points or pointedprojections 13. Ordinarily the-braid convolutions 12 aresecured in overlapped relation by a substantially concealed stitching while a heavy stifi adhesive substance is additionally employed for causingthe convolutions to remain in associated relation as well as to secure down the points or pointed projections 13; I It is obvious that the employment of an adhesive of this character in' addition to adding considerable weight to the hat, is stiff and inflexible and, furthermore, the bending or distortion of the brim or crown as well as the subjection of the hat to dampness, causes the points onpointed projections to turn up, thereby marring the appearance of the hat.

The present invention comprehends in lieu of employing the substantially concealed line bf stitching and a heavy inflexible adhesive, lines of stitching 14 which overlie and embrace the points or pointed projections 13 so that the stitching in addition to performing the function of retaining the points or pointed projections down in fiat contact with the next adjacent braid convolution, also serves to join or connect the adjacent braid convolutions. This eliminates the necessity of employing a heavy, stiff or inflexible adhesive and allows for the use of a thin, light and flexible adhesive, It thus follows that a hat constructed. inthis manner is light, flexible and comfortable when worn. It is furthermore obvious that due to the fact that the points or pointed projections at the exposed edges of the braid convolutions are positively secured down against raising or curling up, dampness or exposure to the weather does not materially affect the structure. 7

It is, of course, understood that within the scope of vthe invention, the convolutions or rows of braid at any localized point or portion, such as immediately adjacent the juncture of the crown and brim, may be constructed in accordance with the invention,

' while theremaining rows or convolutions may be treated with a stiff adhesive in the usual way. It is also apparent that where the complete brim and crown are constructed in accordance with the invention,-any suitable stiffening means for portions of the crown or brim may be employed. In themodified adaptation of the invention illustrated in Figs. 5 and 6, where the rows or convolutions of braid immediately adjacent the juncture ofthe crown and brim are to be rendered flexible, the stitching 15 overlying and embracing the points-or projections at the exposed edges of the rows or convolutions may also embrace a binding element 16 laid over or underior both over and under the brimv and outside or inside or both outside and inside of the crown.

' \Vhat is claimed is:

1. A straw hat having a crown portion and a brim portion formed from a straw braid spirally laid in overlapped relation and joined by stitching, said braid having the outer edge thereof irregular in shape so as to provide adjacent windings of the braid being laid over said strip for securing the same to the braid for binding down the points. 7

2. A straw hat having a crown portion and a brim portion formed from a straw braid spirally laid in overlapped relation and joined by stitching, said braid having the outer edge thereof irregular in shape so as to provide points, the portion of the hat at the break and extending for a distance into the crown and brim being substantially free from stifening material so that the same is pliable, and a relatively narrow strip laid across the base of the points on the face of the braid, the stitches forjoining adjacent windings of the braid being passed through both windings at points adjacent the strip and the thread between consecutive stitches being laid on said strip for securing the strip and binding down the points. 7 V

3. A straw hat having a crown portion and a brim portion formed from a straw braid spirally laid in overlapped relation and bound by stitching, said braid having the outer edge thereof irregular in shape so as to provide points, the portion of the hat at the break and extending for a distance into the crown and brim being substantially free from stiffening material so that the same is pliable, a narrow strip laid on the braid adjacent the points thereof throughout said pliable portion and secured to the braid for binding down the. points thereof.

Signed at the city of New York in the county of and State of New York, A. D. 1927.

I PHILIP ROSENBERG.

j ALBERT JAEGER.

points, the portion of the hat at the break and extending for a distance into the crown and brim being substantially free from stiffening material so that the same is pliable, and'a relatively narrow strip laid on the braid adjacent the points thereof throughout said pliable portion, the stitching for joining the 

